Structural Design Engineer (Oil & Gas / Heavy Engineering)

Key Responsibilities: • Perform structural analysis and design of structural steel systems for Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Power, Heavy Engineering, and Industrial Combustion projects.

• Design industrial steel structures including:

• Fired Heater Structures

• Thermal Oxidizer & Incinerator Structures

• Boiler Support Structures (Radiant, Auxiliary, HRSG, PH & FM Boilers)

• Pipe Racks

• Equipment Support Structures

• Platforms, Walkways & Access Structures

• Modular and Skid-Mounted Structures

• Develop structural analysis models using STAAD.Pro and optimize structural members for safety and cost efficiency.

• Prepare structural calculations, design reports, engineering documentation, and technical deliverables.

• Perform structural design of:

• Steel members

• Structural connections

• Base plates

• Anchor bolts

• Lifting lugs

• Equipment support systems

• Prepare foundation loading data for Civil/Foundation Engineering.

• Prepare and review structural GA drawings, fabrication drawings, erection drawings, and engineering deliverables.

• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Project Engineering teams to ensure timely project execution.

• Review vendor drawings, equipment loading data, and client specifications to ensure structural adequacy and compliance.

• Provide technical support during fabrication, construction, site erection, and commissioning by resolving engineering queries.

• Optimize structural designs for safety, constructability, weight reduction, and cost efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with applicable international design standards, client specifications, and project requirements.

• Support preparation of Material Take-Offs (MTOs), structural steel quantities, civil works estimates, and BOQs where required.

Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural Engineering (Master's Degree preferred but not mandatory).

• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in structural engineering and structural steel design for Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Power, Boiler, Industrial Combustion, or Heavy Engineering projects.

• Strong exposure to international structural design codes, including:

• AISC 360

• ASCE 7

• IS 800

• Eurocodes (preferred)

• Hands-on experience with structural analysis and design software, including:

• STAAD.Pro

• Tekla Structures (modeling/detailing knowledge preferred)

• AutoCAD

• IDEA StatiCa (preferred)

• Good understanding of structural steel materials, mechanical properties, and industrial applications.

• Strong knowledge of structural steel member selection, optimization, and connection design.

• Experience in designing support structures for fired heaters, thermal oxidizers, boilers, pressure vessels, process equipment, pipe racks, skids, and other industrial facilities .

• Familiarity with base plate design, anchor bolt design, lifting lug calculations, and foundation load preparation.

• Good understanding of fabrication, welding, bolted connections, and structural detailing practices.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, vendor documents, and design calculations.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Preferred Skills: • Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, Power Plants, Industrial Combustion Systems, Boiler Manufacturing, or Heavy Engineering EPC projects.

• Experience working on projects involving fired heaters, thermal oxidizers, flares, incinerators, process heaters, vapor recovery units (VRUs), or similar process equipment will be an added advantage.

• Experience working on industrial projects involving ADNOC, ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, Reliance, EIL, Tecnimont, Technip Energies, Worley, Petrofac, McDermott, L&T Energy , or similar organizations will be preferred.

• Knowledge of fabrication, modularization, and site erection practices.

• Exposure to civil works estimation, Material Take-Offs (MTOs), and BOQ (Bill of Quantities) preparation.

• Familiarity with BIM workflows and multidisciplinary engineering coordination.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple engineering assignments within project schedules.

• Experience preparing engineering calculation reports, client submissions, and technical documentation for international EPC projects.

Key Competencies: • Structural Steel Design

• STAAD.Pro

• AISC 360 / ASCE 7 / IS 800

• Structural Analysis

• Connection Design

• Base Plate & Anchor Bolt Design

• Foundation Load Calculations

• Pipe Rack & Equipment Support Design

• Fired Heater Structures

• Thermal Oxidizer & Incinerator Structures

• Boiler Support Structures

• Industrial Steel Structures

• AutoCAD

• Tekla Structures

• EPC Project Engineering

• Fabrication & Erection Support

• BOQ & MTO Preparation

• Multidisciplinary Engineering Coordination